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David Allan Coe If That Ain't Country Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: For the Record - The First 10 Years / Original Release Date: 1984Genre: CountrySong Duration: 4 min 49 sec
If That Ain't Country
David Allan Coe
David Allan Coe
DAVID ALLAN COE
- If That Ain't Country LyricsThe old man was covered with tattoos and scars
He got some in prison and others in bars
The rest he got workin' on old junk cars in the daytime
They looked like tombstones in our yard
And I never seen him when he wasn't tired and mean
He sold used parts to make ends meet
Covered with grease from his head to his feet
Cussin' the sweat and the Texas heat and mosquiters
And the neighbors said we lived like hicks
But they brung their cars for pa to fix anyhow
He was veteran-proud tried and true
He'd fought till his heart was black and blue
Didn't know how he'd made it through the hard times
He bought our house on the GI Bill
But it wasn't worth all he had to kill to git it
He drank pearl in a can and Jack Daniels black
Chewed tobacco from a mail pouch sack
Had an old dog that was trained to attack sometimes
He'd get drunk and mean as a rattlesnake
And there wasn't too much that he would take from a stranger
There were thirteen kids and a bunch of dogs
A house full of chickens and a yard full of hogs
I spent the summertime cuttin' up logs for the winter
Tryin' like the devil to find the Lord
Workin' like a nigger for my room and board
Coal-burin' stove no natural gas if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
If that ain't country it'll hairlip the pope
If that ain't country it's a damn good joke
I've seen the Grand Ole Opry and I've met Johnny Cash If that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
[ steel ]
Mama sells eggs at a grocery store my oldest sister is a first-rate whore
Dad says she can't come home anymore and he means it
Ma just sits and keeps her silence
Sister she left cause dad got violent and he knows it
Mama she's old far beyond her time
From chopping tobacco and I've seen her cryin'
When blood started flowin' from her calloused hand and it hurt me
She'd just keep workin' tryin' to help the old man
To the end of one row and back again like always
She's been through hell since junior went to jail
When the lights go out she ain't never failed
To get down on her knees and pray because she loves him
Told all the neighbors he was off in the war
Fightin' for freedom he's good to the core and she's proud
Now our place was a graveyard for automobiles
At the end of the porch there was four stacks of wheels
And tires for sale for a dollar or two cash
There was fifty holes in an old tin roof
Me and my family we was livin' proof
The people who forgot about poor white trash
And if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
If that ain't country...
I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes concerning the great speckled bird
I didn't know God made honky tonk angels and went back to the wild side of life
He got some in prison and others in bars
The rest he got workin' on old junk cars in the daytime
They looked like tombstones in our yard
And I never seen him when he wasn't tired and mean
He sold used parts to make ends meet
Covered with grease from his head to his feet
Cussin' the sweat and the Texas heat and mosquiters
And the neighbors said we lived like hicks
But they brung their cars for pa to fix anyhow
He was veteran-proud tried and true
He'd fought till his heart was black and blue
Didn't know how he'd made it through the hard times
He bought our house on the GI Bill
But it wasn't worth all he had to kill to git it
He drank pearl in a can and Jack Daniels black
Chewed tobacco from a mail pouch sack
Had an old dog that was trained to attack sometimes
He'd get drunk and mean as a rattlesnake
And there wasn't too much that he would take from a stranger
There were thirteen kids and a bunch of dogs
A house full of chickens and a yard full of hogs
I spent the summertime cuttin' up logs for the winter
Tryin' like the devil to find the Lord
Workin' like a nigger for my room and board
Coal-burin' stove no natural gas if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
If that ain't country it'll hairlip the pope
If that ain't country it's a damn good joke
I've seen the Grand Ole Opry and I've met Johnny Cash If that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
[ steel ]
Mama sells eggs at a grocery store my oldest sister is a first-rate whore
Dad says she can't come home anymore and he means it
Ma just sits and keeps her silence
Sister she left cause dad got violent and he knows it
Mama she's old far beyond her time
From chopping tobacco and I've seen her cryin'
When blood started flowin' from her calloused hand and it hurt me
She'd just keep workin' tryin' to help the old man
To the end of one row and back again like always
She's been through hell since junior went to jail
When the lights go out she ain't never failed
To get down on her knees and pray because she loves him
Told all the neighbors he was off in the war
Fightin' for freedom he's good to the core and she's proud
Now our place was a graveyard for automobiles
At the end of the porch there was four stacks of wheels
And tires for sale for a dollar or two cash
There was fifty holes in an old tin roof
Me and my family we was livin' proof
The people who forgot about poor white trash
And if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass
If that ain't country...
I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes concerning the great speckled bird
I didn't know God made honky tonk angels and went back to the wild side of life
Facts about If That Ain't Country
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If That Ain't Country is written by R. Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele.
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It is first released in 1984 as part of David Allan Coe's album "For the Record - The First 10 Years" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, 'If That Ain't Country' is the title of a song performed by David Allan Coe that gives a rather colorful depiction of a family consisting of tough and hard-working characters who are always seen fighting against stereotypes. This piece of art is a reflection of the family's stamina and pride, emphasizing their survival through both the hard times and the injustices imposed by the society, thus acknowledging their undaunted character and the will to win over the challenges. The lyrics to "If that ain't country" give priority to reflection, love, social commentary, angst and nostalgia mostly. Besides, the song talks about the working-class life struggles, family dynamics and hardships, pride in heritage and identity and resilience and faith among others. The lyrics contain some mature themes that may not be appropriate for children younger than thirteen, such as violence, references to alcohol use, and familial issues. The reference to a family member's violent behavior coupled with the use of strong language implies that parental discretion is advised.
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If That Ain't Country falls under the genre Country.
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If That Ain't Country song length is 4 minutes and 49 seconds.
Who wrote If That Ain't Country lyrics?
If That Ain't Country is written by R. Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele.
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When was If That Ain't Country released?
It is first released in 1984 as part of David Allan Coe's album "For the Record - The First 10 Years" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind If That Ain't Country lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, 'If That Ain't Country' is the title of a song performed by David Allan Coe that gives a rather colorful depiction of a family consisting of tough and hard-working characters who are always seen fighting against stereotypes. This piece of art is a reflection of the family's stamina and pride, emphasizing their survival through both the hard times and the injustices imposed by the society, thus acknowledging their undaunted character and the will to win over the challenges. The lyrics to "If that ain't country" give priority to reflection, love, social commentary, angst and nostalgia mostly. Besides, the song talks about the working-class life struggles, family dynamics and hardships, pride in heritage and identity and resilience and faith among others. The lyrics contain some mature themes that may not be appropriate for children younger than thirteen, such as violence, references to alcohol use, and familial issues. The reference to a family member's violent behavior coupled with the use of strong language implies that parental discretion is advised.
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Which genre is If That Ain't Country?
If That Ain't Country falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song If That Ain't Country?
If That Ain't Country song length is 4 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): R. Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele
Record Label(s): 1974,1975,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1983,1984 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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